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ASSOCIATE MERCHANT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

The Home Depot, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Responsible for globally sourcing, purchasing and developing globally sourced merchandise for a specific department. Req152427

Position Purpose

Responsible for globally sourcing, purchasing and developing globally sourced merchandise for a specific department.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and qualify international vendors to the HD standards Develop and purchase products Develop materials to sell the products developed, i.e., packaging, P.K. materials, P.O.P., etc. Understand impacts of products on sales and GMROI Creating specifications for products including, packaging, safety and environmental issues Selects, develops and motivates assigned staff Understanding of supply chain domestic and international Conduct presentations at product line reviews and marketing meetings

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

Typically reports to Sr. Director No direct responsibility for supervising others.

Travel Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors. Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

High level of comfort with strong negotiations skills and communication skills. Extensive travel - international and domestic. International experience 3-5 years.

Minimum Education

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education

No additional education

Minimum Years Of Work Experience

5

Preferred Years Of Work Experience

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience

None

Preferred Leadership Experience

None

Certifications

None

Competencies

Marketing background. Retail Merchandising background. Product knowledge category background in manufacturing and industry practices.

Seniority level

Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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